For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 188 students in Russell, KS.
The top ranked public middle school in Russell, KS is Ruppenthal Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russell, KS public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Russell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Russell, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruppenthal Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Elm St
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Russell, KS 67665
(785) 483-3174
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Russell, KS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Russell, KS include Ruppenthal Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russell?
1 public middle schools are located in Russell.
What is the racial composition of students in Russell?
Russell public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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